Senior Operation Engineer

Company Description

As part of the Wilshire family, you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping millions of people around the world make better investment decisions for a more secure future. For 50 years, our clients have trusted Wilshire to transform complex theory into practical investment solutions and products.

Founded in 1972, Wilshire advises on over $1.3 trillion in assets and manages $93 billion in assets. Wilshire underwent a corporate transformation in 2021 and is on an exciting journey to deliver best-in-class Investment Solutions, Indices and Benchmarks and Innovative Analytics to a wide range of investors across the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Operation Engineer to join our analytics team. This role will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the data operation process for our analytics systems.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain a variety of scripts, including Batch, PowerShell, and Python scripts, to ensure the smooth operation of data processing and loading tasks
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data vendor file loading and processing, working closely with the analytics team and data vendors when necessary
• Develop scripts to load data into analytics software modules, ensuring that required files are generated accurately and on time for client installations.
• Work with the database team to manage SQL web portals and maintain the integrity and performance of the data warehouse
• Develop and implement process improvements to optimize the efficiency of data processing and loading tasks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address any system or data-related issues
• Document processes, procedures, and troubleshooting guides related to data processing and loading tasks
• Participate in on-call rotation to address any critical issues that may arise outside of regular business hours

Qualifications

• ­­­­­Undergraduate degree (preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent)
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Financial Engineering or equivalent preferred
• Experience in Database design, development, troubleshooting and tuning
• 3+ years programming Skills in SQL and Python
• 2+ years of financial service experience preferred
• Experience with C, C#, Java, C++, PowerShell, Batch Script preferred
• Excellent communication skills

Additional Information

• This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica, Pittsburgh, Chicago, or Broomfield office or remotely in our list of approved states**
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $110,000/year. However, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes paid holidays and a full range of health and financial benefits, which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.

Visit www.wilshire.com for additional company information. 

Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5.  As such, you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions.  

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race/ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926), or sexual orientation.  Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment.  In addition, Wilshire Associates adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.  We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects, but because it is the right thing to do for our employees and clients to thrive.

If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at ApplicantAccessibility@wilshire.com or 310-584-6011.

**List of approved states: AK, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI